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Pinole

California · 18,543 residents (2025 est.) · 5.104 sq mi
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The short version

Pinole is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,717. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $718,600. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 29% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,761
−1%since 2000
from 19,039 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,676 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,730 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+16%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:18,543 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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202419K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,717
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,256 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,487
+105%since 2000
from $25,170 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.0%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+10%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$718,600
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $221,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,700
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $855 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.4%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+58%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(9,219)
Black10.9%(2,079)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(2,618)
Asian21.5%(4,092)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.5%(15,513)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(5,479)
Black9%(1,685)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(5,380)
Asian27.2%(5,111)
Other5.9%(1,106)
Diversity Score93.3%(17,511)
Diversity Score
93
+15%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.9%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
33.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 87.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 64.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 13.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pinole, California?

Pinole, California has about 18,761 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pinole, California?

The typical household in Pinole, California earns about $127,717 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pinole, California expensive?

In Pinole, California, the median home is worth about $718,600, and the typical rent is about $2,700 a month.

How educated are people in Pinole, California?

About 38.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pinole, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pinole, California?

About 6.9% of people in Pinole, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pinole, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Pinole, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,301 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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